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Key Bridge Rebuild Moves Forward With Federal Environmental Approval

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The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) and the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (SHA) today received key federal environmental approvals for the reconstruction of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has issued a Categorical Exclusion (CE) classification and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) approval for the I-695 Francis … Read more

Storm Causes Trapped Vehicles in Floodwaters

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The White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company department reported power outages, stuck elevators, fire alarms and vehicle crashes in the area. Multiple vehicles were stuck in flooded roadway on Northpoint Road near Kane St and Pulaski Highway near Erdman Avenue near the County/City line. There was also an emergency call for a stuck vehicle near the … Read more

Parkville Resident Injured in I-695 Midnight Crash

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Maryland State Police are investigating a three-vehicle work zone crash that occurred early Monday morning in Lutherville. The driver and passenger of a Toyota Camry involved in the crash, identified as Jamal Dates, 27 of Parkville and Marqesha Young, 27 of Baltimore, were transported by ambulance to the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center in … Read more

SHA to Close Ramps Overnight at I-695 and Perring Parkway

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The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will temporarily close interchange ramps and detour traffic at the I-695 (Baltimore Beltway) / MD 41 (Perring Parkway) interchange in Parkville beginning Sunday night, July 7. The overnight closures will allow contractor crews to upgrade traffic barriers (guardrail) on eight ramps through late July, weather permitting.   Crews … Read more

I-695 Turnaround in Dundalk Still Toll-Free

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–photo courtesy of MDTA- The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) reported tolling operations are not in effect for vehicles using the I-695 turnaround. Access to Broening Highway is via the turnaround from Inner Loop I-695, onto Outer Loop, to Broening Highway (Exit 44). Inner loop traffic destined for Broening Highway must use MD 151/North Point Boulevard … Read more

Road Work Scheduled on Philadelphia Road in White Marsh

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The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will start highway maintenance asphalt paving work on two segments of MD 7 (Philadelphia Road) in eastern Baltimore County on Tuesday, June 25. The work on both projects will be complete by late fall, weather permitting. Beginning Tuesday night, contractor crews will begin a $87,000 project to … Read more

Detours and Closures Scheduled on I-695/40 in Rosedale

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The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration announced it will temporarily close and detour interchange ramps at the I-695 (Baltimore Beltway) / US 40 (Pulaski Highway) interchange in the Golden Ring area beginning Sunday, June 23. This is part of a $200,000 traffic barrier installation project that is expected to be complete by late … Read more

73-Year-Old Killed in Perry Hall Pedestrian Crash

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Baltimore County Police reported a fatal pedestrian crash in Perry Hall on Friday. Officers responded to Belair Road and Penn Avenue at approximately 8:40 a.m., for a pedestrian crash. Detectives with the Baltimore County Crash Team determined the pedestrian was attempting to cross Belair Road when he was struck by a 2016 Nissan Versa. The pedestrian, … Read more

Essex Pavement Improvement Project to Begin Monday on 702

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The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration is beginning a pavement improvement project on MD 702 (Southeast Freeway) in Essex next week. The work will be complete by mid-summer, weather permitting. Beginning Monday, June 3, contractor crews will begin to mill, patch and resurface approximately one-mile of MD 702 between Middleborough Road and Back … Read more

Man Dies in Motorcycle Crash on Orems Road in Essex

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Detectives with the Baltimore Crash Team are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred on Saturday, May 18 at 11:31 p.m. at Orems Road and Old Orems Road in Essex. Findings of a preliminary investigation show the crash occurred as 41-year-old Donald E. Busick Jr., was attempting to make a left-hand turn … Read more

695/Broening Highway Interchange Opening Moves to May 20

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The Maryland Transportation Authority has rescheduled their date to allow access to Broening Highway is via existing turnaround from Inner Loop I-695, onto Outer Loop, to Broening Highway (Exit 44). The new date is now scheduled for Monday, May 20. The MDTA also announced tolling operations at the I-695 turnaround are not in effect when … Read more

Several Accidents Reported on 95 from City to Harford Co.

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–photo courtesy of White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company- It has been a busy night on the roads as the White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company reported several crashes on I-95 on Saturday evening. One crash was reported southbound near the Baltimore/Harford County line. Another accident was reported northbound near the Baltimore County/City line.

I-695/Broening Highway Interchange Reopens May 15

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Maryland Transportation Authority announced the turnaround from Broening Highway to Inner Loop I-695, onto Outer Loop will reopen on Wednesday, May 15. Inner loop traffic destined for Broening Highway must use MD 151/North Point Boulevard (Exit 42) and follow detour to return to the Inner Loop. The last exit from the Inner Loop remains Exit … Read more

State Highway Holding Open House for Belair Road Project

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The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will host a public open house, Thursday, May 16, from 5 to 7 p.m. for an improvement project along US 1 (Belair Road) from the Baltimore City line to I-695 in Overlea. The open house will be held at the Fullerton Community Center, 7209 Belair Road, Baltimore … Read more

MDTA Looking to Improve Toll Plaza Traffic on 895 Tunnel

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With the loss of the I-695 Key Bridge, traffic has significantly increased at the alternative Harbor Crossings of the I-95 Fort McHenry and I-895 Baltimore Harbor tunnels. The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) is committed to evaluating traffic patterns to ensure the most efficient flow while prioritizing motorist safety. As such starting the week of May … Read more